In This Issue

• Writing the Product Backlog: Just in Time & Just Enough Mike Cohn - Originally for the Scrum Alliance
• Using Waterfall SDLCs Illegal in Indiana - David Christiansen
• SDK Super Villain Unmasked - VersionOne.com/SDKContest
• iPod Fodder: Kanban Explained - David Anderson: APLN Dallas 2008
• Upcoming Events You Should Know About:
  Agile Edge Conference: May 22 - McLean, VA
  Better Software Conference: June 9-12 - Las Vegas, NV

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Writing the Product Backlog: Just in Time and Just Enough

This article addresses the issue of how much detail should be included in product backlog items and when that detail should be added. In answering that question it provides guidance on how to incorporate activities such as user experience design and architecture into agile projects.

Read the article HERE
(http://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/article/36-writing-the-product-backlog-just-in-time-and-just-enough)

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State of Indiana Makes Using Waterfall SDLC’s a Criminal Offense

Since this is the April edition of Agile Chronicles we would be remiss if we didn't include a link to David Christiansen's epic post outlining how the State of Indiana has made using waterfall SDLCs illegal. This is some outstanding work. Of particular note is the inclusion of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" and the "anonymous hotline"....

Read the post HERE
(http://www.techdarkside.com/state-of-indiana-makes-using-waterfall-sdlcs-a-criminal-offense)

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SDK SuperVillain Unmasked: SDK Contest #2 Announced

Sandra Mcleod of EDFinancial Services takes the fame, $1000 and Super Villain status for her submission of a Story Board gadget built using the new VersionOne SDK.

SDK Contest #2 is Getting Underway!
Bonus points for integration-based entries. We have also lifted the need to have the code redistributable... Learn more at VersionOne.com/SDKContest

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iPod Fodder: Kanban Explained

David Anderson gave a talk at the APLN Leadership Summit in Dallas on Kanban systems and delved into their use at Corbis and Yahoo!. This is a great introduction and we have included links to both the audio and a .pdf of the presentation below.

Download the audio file HERE (25Mb MP3)
(http://www.apln.org/leadershipsummit/Dallas2008/Audio/david%20mstr.mp3)

A .PDF of the actual presentation can be found HERE
(http://www.apln.org/leadershipsummit/Dallas2008/2008DallasDavidAnderson.pdf)

Upcoming Events You Should Know About

The Agile Edge
When? Thursday May 22, 8:00am - 5:30pm
Where? Hilton McLean - Tysons Corner, McLean, VA
How Much? $149.00

Brought to you by Valtech and VersionOne, this intensive one day event explores the 'State-of-the-Practice' in Agile Software Development. This event includes independent sessions on Agile Engineering, Agile Organization and Agile Management.

Learn more HERE
(http://www.versionone.com/agileedge/index.asp)

Better Software Conference
When? June 9 - 12
Where? The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV
How Much? Save $200

With a significant portion of the sessions dedicated to Agile development practices, this will be a great conference to get to... Plus, it IS Vegas. Save up to $200 off your registration fees when you use promo code BNBV. For more information, call 888-268-8770 or 904-278-0524 or use the link below.

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